This is a scenic single track loop of about 9 miles out of Chantry Flat. From 1995 to 2017, it was an annual club event every New Years Eve morning. The section from Chantry Flat to the Sturtevant Camp junction is part of the Angeles Crest 100 mile trail race.

See the map below. The loop is counter clockwise once you go down the .6 mile paved road to Robert's Camp and is accessable from the south end of the lower parking lot. From Robert's you go up Big Santa Anita Canyon next to the stream by many cabins to the Fern Lodge junction and select going up either the Lower trail that goes above the falls or the Upper (Horse) Gabrielino trail - both take about the same time. After 4.4 miles taking the lower trail (4.5 taking the upper trail) and going through Cascade camp and Spruce Grove Camp, you come to Sturtevant Camp. There is a great swing set between two tall trees there. There is a drinking fountain there, but it may not be maintained so pack sufficient water. Then up the Mt. Zion trail to the peak to take in the view. Leaving the side trail from the peak, you go down to Hoegees Camp. At the junction you can elect to go down the valley next to the stream to Robert's Camp on the Lower Winter Creek Trail and then back up the pavement, or you can turn right and come back via the Upper Winter Creek trail which is about .4 miles longer but the last 2 miles are down hill.

USFS Adventure Pass is required to park at Chantry Flat or you can pay $5 and park at the Adams Pack Station which is at the south end of the Chantry upper parking lot. Chantry Flat is all the way north into the mountains on Santa Anita Ave from Arcadia - see directions. Bring enough water and snacks for 3 hours and a snack or energy food. Cell phones do not work in the canyons.